Top American Players
Hitting the road with GM Jianchao ZhouEditor's note: this story first appeared in the July 2026 issue of Chess Life magazine. Consider… Read More »
Clear Leaders Emerge After Round 3Just three days into the 2026 Junior and Senior Championships, we have a clear leader in all four sections. There’s… Read More »
Races Remain Tight After Tense Second RoundWe are only two rounds into the four 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Championship tournaments, and yet only… Read More »
Junior and Senior Championships Underway in St. LouisCan we squeeze a few more boards in? The 2026 U.S. Junior and Senior Chess Championships began… Read More »
In a typical summer, I would play in the National Open, in Las Vegas, the World Open, in Philadelphia, and other annual tournaments. This year I’m… Read More »
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99 years ago, 16 nations sent their top players to London… Read More »
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Since 1924, countries from all over the world have… Read More »
Editor’s note: This article was updated on June 29 with photos from the awards ceremony, more photos from WGM Katerina Nemcova, and information about… Read More »
Like many U.S. teams competing internationally we are not supported by our government but through private donations, fundraising, and… Read More »
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Photo by David Llada
Finishing in clear first… Read More »